I’ve watched Big Brother religiously for the past couple of years and one thing strikes me - we humans are such complex beings. The way we interact with each other is often dictated by so many factors - past experience, present situation, belief systems, self-image, self-protection, and so on. So it’s very easy for us sitting at home with our cup of tea and chocolate (or is that just me?) to tune in and judge people on Big Brother. However that is kind of the name of the game so here goes…

Lindsay and Shane Lynch at the CBB launch

Edele is my favourite. Does that sound biased? Ok so she’s my bandmate, but she’s also the kindest and most considerate housemate in there. Has anyone noticed how she is always there to support others when they are having a wobble even though she herself is going through difficult times at the moment? I haven’t seen anyone go up to her, put their arm around her and say ‘How you feeling today?’ In fairness Dee has been kind to her when she’s been upset but it seems even she has withdrawn from Edele recently and I’m not sure why. It’s been really hard watching Edele feeling sad at times in the house. I really want one of the boys to put their big arms around her and give her a warm, protective bear hug! One of my favourite Edele moments to date is when she had to do the phobia challenge and was made to shove her face into a rather large man’s belly button for a very long few minutes. It was the most hilarious thing to watch, all we could hear from her was a muffled ‘this is so ridiculous’. It really made me laugh and is not something I’ll let her forget in a hurry.

I’m not sure what to make of the situation with Ricci and Lauren. On the surface it seems like Ricci is being lead on by Lauren and that’s what all the housemates seem to think, but I have to say I’m not convinced that he is the innocent party here. For a start he has allowed himself to fall head over heels with her in the space of a week which I find a bit extreme and has made this known to her on several occasions. I think that’s a lot of pressure on a girl when they’ve only known each other for five minutes! Especially when there are people and cameras around constantly. We girls like to get to know a man before we commit to anything. She’s a young single girl and she’s allowed to flirt with a man and enjoy male attention without it meaning that she’s all his. I also think a few nights ago when everyone was getting involved and saying how Lauren would hurt him because she was leading him on, Ricci should have stepped in and saved the girl he likes saying something like ‘it’s between us two and we’ll figure it out between us, Lauren isn’t doing anything wrong’, instead of letting her take stick from everyone. That said, I do think he’s a nice guy so I hope they work it out when they get out of the house.

I have mixed feelings about Kellie. I have huge admiration for her for doing something so life changing as changing her gender and then going on Big Brother. However I do feel she has a journey to go on before she can feel comfortable in her own skin as Kellie. It seems to me she’s going through an adjustment period (understandably) and in the process there are elements of Frank that come through now and again and we see a more hardened and ruthless characteristics. It will probably take time before she can feel safe enough to let those go.

Edele's found the past few days tough / Credit: Channel 5

James is killing me. I would really clash with James if I was in the house. I find him arrogant and condescending and slightly intimidating. He loves the sound of his own voice and he thinks he’s right all of the time! I think he has tried to establish himself as alpha male since day one but alpha males are the ones who are wise and calm and have self control and quiet confidence - like Audley. Lovely Audley - he’s a gentle giant. It’s so nice to see a man who has so much physical power but also the self-control and maturity not to throw it about and intimidate people.

George makes me laugh, he’s such a funny guy, and I love how he always tries to diffuse situations. I like that in a man, it’s much more manly than threatening violence. I think his relationship with Stephanie is sweet, but she doesn't see him as anything more than a friend. I think he’s aware of that though so I don’t think he’ll get hurt. Stephanie hasn’t thrilled me. She seems to find pleasure in watching people argue with Gary which I think is nasty. She’s had it in for Gary since the start - was it because when they first met he said he didn’t know her brother? Who knows. 

I have a soft spot for Gary. I admit he must be difficult to live with but all it takes is patience and respect, people. He’s an older man. I only hope when I reach that age people have more patience with me than some of them do. What I like about Gary is his eccentricity, his craziness, his spiritual outlook, and most of all his willingness to change and learn, even at that age! Some of the younger ones could do with taking a leaf out of his book.

Frenchy was evicted on Wednesday. I’ll miss watching her, she was rather entertaining! I think the house will be a much calmer, functional place without her though. Or will it?! Never a dull moment with our Big Brother! #EdeletowinCBB

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